EL Nikkor 63mm F2.8N

According to Nikon materials, EL Nikkor stopped selling in 2006. I bought this EL Nikkor 63mm F2.8N lens over 10 years ago. It was unused and like new beautiful condition, so I decided to buy it. This EL Nikkor 63mm F2.8N lens has become very active since I got the Nikon Z camera.

EL Nikkor 63mm F2.8N

As a reference for all worldwide Nikkor lens collectors, I will show you a complete set of lens in perfect condition.

Specifications

EL Nikkor 63mm F2.8N

Focal length :  62.9 mm
Max. aperture :  f/2.8
Min. aperture :  f/16
Lens construction :  6 elements in 4 groups
Standard magnification :  8X
Range of magnification ratio :  2X - 10X
Picture angle :  43° (at 8X)
Correction wavelength range :  380 nm - 700 nm
Subject size :  55.2 mm⌀ (24 X 36 mm, 32 X 45 mm)
Filter size :  d=40.5 mm p=0.5 mm
Mount :  Leica L39 screw mount
Length :  42.5 mm
Diameter :  51 mm
Weight :  120 g
Actual weight :  121.0 g

Release date :  1980
Price :
  24,100 Japanese YEN (1980)
  24,100 Japanese YEN (1981)
  24,100 Japanese YEN (1982)
  24,100 Japanese YEN (1984)
  24,100 Japanese YEN (1985)
  24,100 Japanese YEN (1987)
  24,800 Japanese YEN (1993)
  24,800 Japanese YEN (1999)
  24,800 Japanese YEN (2003)
  24,800 Japanese YEN (2004)

EL Nikkor 63mm F2.8N Lens Construction

Position of EL Nikkor 63mm F2.8N

The EL Nikkor 63mm F2.8N lens was a professional lens for precision photo enlargement applications. Therefore, the number of production is smaller than that of the general EL Nikkor 50mm lens. As shown in the price list below, a 63mm lens is more expensive than other 50mm to 80mm lenses.

Source is from the Nikon Price List (October 1st, 1984).
The price is Japanese YEN.

EL Nikkor	Price (YEN)	Film Formats
40mm F4N	29,000	35mm
50mm F2.8N	14,200	35mm
50mm F4N	9,000	35mm
63mm F2.8N	24,100	35mm Micro, 35mm
75mm F4N	16,400	6x6cm
80mm F5.6N	21,000	6x6cm, 6x7cm
105mm F5.6N	27,500	6x9cm

How to use the N series lenses

This lens can illuminate the aperture value with the light bulb of the enlarger. For this purpose, there is a lighting window in the lens. When using an N-series lens for photography, cover the aperture value display window with black tape.

How to enjoy the EL Nikkor 63mm F2.8N

I attached a very thin mount adapter (M42 to Nikon Z) to my Nikon Z camera. And I also attached the M42 helicoid. I inserted a Nikon extension ring because I couldn't get infinity in this condition. This ring is an optional accessory for EL Nikkor. In this condition, I mounted the EL Nikkor 63mm F2.8N lens. It is possible to take a picture at infinity.

EL Nikkor 63mm F2.8N

The following adapters were connected to the EL Nikkor 63mm F2.8N lens to get good infinity focus.

Very thin mount adapter (M42 to Nikon Z)
BORG M42 helicoid
Nikon extension ring
EL Nikkor 63mm F2.8N
Nikon 40.5mm Neutral Color NC Filter
Nikon Lens Hood HN-N103

EL Nikkor 63mm F2.8N

Long Metal Lens Hood

The following adapters were connected to the EL Nikkor 63mm F2.8N lens to get very gorgeous and detailed images.

Very thin mount adapter (M42 to Nikon Z)
BORG M42 helicoid
Nikon extension ring
EL Nikkor 63mm F2.8N
Nikon 40.5mm Neutral Color NC Filter
MARUMI 40.5mm to 52mm Step-up ring
Nikon Lens Hood HS-14

EL Nikkor 63mm F2.8N

EL Nikkor 63mm F2.8N

The EL Nikkor 63mm F2.8N is a lens that was sold until around 2006, so the lens in good condition still remains in the used camera market. I think this lens is easier to get than the older EL Nikkor 63mm F3.5 lens.

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